This is our way of introducing you to wood and metal ship modeling... the world's oldest hobby. Once completed, we know you will be back for more elaborate models.

If this is your first wood ship project the MS1457 Longboat is the perfect starter kit. The longboat is a bit challenging, historically accurate and a true plank-on-frame model.

Twenty pages of color, step-by-step, photo instructions eliminates guesswork and is the perfect introduction to wood ship modeling. Precision milled and laser cut basswood plus cast metal and brass fittings replicate those of the original craft. Display stand is included.

Please see the instructions by clicking the tab marked Instructions and Parts List on the MS1457 Longboat without the combo page. You are going to like what you see.

Previous modeling experience helpful.

18th Century Longboat

This is not a introduction to model building kit as described. It's my 5th boat build and also the hardest yet so far. Great kit and excellent combo. But its not an intro for a newbie to start with this hobby. Instructions are also a little lost for details. Esp for a beginner. So 3 stars.